North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia
Historic district in Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic district in Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North Ghent Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 322 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Norfolk. It developed primarily between 1897 and 1912 as a northward extension of Ghent. The neighborhood includes notable examples of a variety of architectural styles including the Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the First Presbyterian Church, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Ghent Methodist Church (1921). Located in the district is the separately listed Christ and St. Luke's Church.[3]
North Ghent | |
Location | Bounded by Princess Anne Rd., Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Colley Ave., Norfolk, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 36°51′45″N 76°17′53″W |
Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
Built | 1897 |
Architect | John R. Graham, John Kevan, et al. |
Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, et al. |
NRHP reference No. | 01000693[1] |
VLR No. | 122-0827 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 11, 2001 |
Designated VLR | July 11, 2001[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1]
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